How to Minimise The Risk Of Ram Raids with Bollards?

Ram raids are a serious issue. The intruders drive through the windows or doors of a store with the intention to raid the premises. It is not only dangerous but it also causes great damage, inconvenience and expense. Ram raiders usually target stores that have a glass front with attractive items displayed for sale or cash registers close to the entrance door.

How To Lower The Risk of Ram Raids

Installing bollards is an effective way to prevent or minimise ram raiding. Bollards can deter vehicles that try to smash through storefro nts or building entrances.

This could be done by installing a line of 140mm Surface Mount Bollards. These bollards are also referred to as ram raid bollards and provide prevention against any effort to penetrate beyond the bollard.

Why Should You Opt for Ram Raid Bollards?

A ram raid bollard is primarily used for protection and security of stores, buildings, perimeters, roller shutters, doorways and property. There are a few other reasons that justify the need for ram raid bollards, like:

1. Heavy Duty Protection

The most common bollards used to avoid ram raiding are fixed bollards or the heavy duty Surface Mount Bollards. These bollards are made up of Galvanised Steel and can endure heavy collisions.

They stand strong and provide heavy-duty protection whilst restricting access to any premises. You can also use Inground Removable Bollards at door entry points and even across driveways. These bollards are also made of Galvanised Steel and help restrict access whilst having the convenience of being able to be removed for authorised vehicle entry when required.

They come with a weather-resistant locking system so these bollards are not damaged due to harsh weather conditions.

2. Secure Every Entrance

You can secure all the entrances of your store or factory without any security guards. All you need to do is get some good quality safety products. You can install fixed bollards at all the entrances. This not only helps to protect your assets but also gives you peace of mind from ram-raid incidents.

The Inground Removable Bollards come in Safety Yellow with Class 1 Red reflective tape that also makes them a visual warning for ram-raiders.

3. A Proven Method

Bollards provide a visual deterrent and a physical barrier that restricts the intruder. For example, when a vehicle is rammed into a bollard, the vehicle gets damaged due to the strength of the bollard. Many businesses today use bollards as a proven safety measure. 

How Many Ram Raid Bollards Are Required? 

How do you calculate the number of bollards you require to secure your premises? You need to ensure the bollards are placed in such a way that there is absolutely no scope for a vehicle to enter. Ram-raid bollards should be spaced no further apart than 1.4 meters centre to centre, or from the centre of the nearest structurally sound wall. Therefore, if there is a 3.6-metre wide roller door, then 2 bollards are required. 

Lower The Risk Of Ram Raiding

You surely want to protect your property, inventory, employees or customers from ram raids. Hiring security guards can be a solution but can also be very expensive. Bollards are a cost-effective solution. You can install one of our best-selling products  Inground Bollards or a 140mm or 165mm Surface Mount Bollard. They are highly recommended for protection against ram raiding. 

They certainly offer a high level of protection and require almost no maintenance. They are a great addition to your workplace and are classy looking too.

We deliver reliable, strong and durable bollards which have the capacity to withstand a high level of impact. You can order through  our website and get delivery anywhere in Australia.

If you have more questions about any of our safety products, you can browse through our  FAQs section, go through our other  informational blogs or call us on 1300 049 246.